stick by
to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will always stick by my best friend.”
“Even when the company faced serious trouble, the manager decided to stick by his team.”
“Despite the mounting public criticism and the political pressure to resign, the minister chose to stick by his original decision.”
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beat off with a stick
To reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).
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beat with the ugly stick
Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.
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carrot and stick
The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.
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clue stick
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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get on the stick
To get started; to begin working; to become active.
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get stuck in
To dedicate a large amount of effort towards.
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hit with the stupid stick
Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.
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holy crap on a stick
Emphatic form of holy crap.
Last updated August 10, 2026